Inn By The Sea food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gosport
Inn By The Sea holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Inn By The Sea, 177 Portsmouth Road, Lee-on-the-Solent, PO13 9AD
How it compares in Gosport
That puts Inn By The Sea among the 492 places in Gosport holding top marks, 86% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 492 | 86% | ← Inn By The Sea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 30 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Inn By The Sea none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Inn By The Sea, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Bay Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Avon Manor Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Club In The Hub School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2019 |
| Antep Turkish Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Blue Cobra Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Caffe Lee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Bun Penny Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Canford Manor Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Inn By The Sea
What is Inn By The Sea's food hygiene rating?
Inn By The Sea has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gosport Council on 24 October 2024.
Is Inn By The Sea safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Inn By The Sea last inspected?
Inn By The Sea was last inspected on 24 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gosport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Inn By The Sea?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Inn By The Sea compare to other places in Gosport?
86% of the 574 rated food businesses in Gosport hold the top rating of 5, and Inn By The Sea is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gosport Council inspects Inn By The Sea and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Inn By The Sea is one of 61 rated food businesses in Lee-on-the-Solent. See every hygiene rating in Lee-on-the-Solent →
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